Sam Dean
Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn.
Culture
The risks and benefits of coffee; Paula Deen's face now on whole chickens
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Lifestyle
Mad Scientist Creates "Black Blood of the Earth" Coffee with 40X the Caffeine
...also recommends drinking no more than one (1) shot at a time, but says you should probably try it with three (3) shots of vodka
Culture
Why NY chefs avoid SF; Dunkin' Donuts fires first shots in coffee wars
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Lifestyle
Man Pays $117K for Most Expensive Bottle of White Wine Ever Purchased
The 1811 Chateau d'Yquem is to remain in a temperature- and humidity-controlled "mini-Fort Knox."
Lifestyle
Death Row Inmates' Last Meals Are Even More Depressing As Art
A Brooklyn-based artist takes a look at what prisoners want to eat in the hours before their executions--interesting choices abound.
Lifestyle
McDonald's One-Ups Burger King in Making Kids' Meals Healthier
While they're two weeks late to the healthier fast food kids' meals bandwagon, McDonald's is stepping up its game.
Culture
Riding the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile; PBS launches food blog
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Lifestyle
Red Lobster Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Fishermen, Authenticity
The new commercials feature an Alaskan crab fisherman and the grillmaster at a Bronx Red Lobster location, joining a real-workers-in-ads trend.
Culture
Coffee ice cream is the new chocolate; scientists say bananapocalypse looms
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Lifestyle
Upcoming Light Bulb Ban Forces Redesign of Easy-Bake Oven
For the love of all that is Red, White, and Blue (or, uh, Pink) is nothing sacred anymore?!
Culture
The economics of ice cream trucks; the best doors in the restaurant business
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Lifestyle
Sam Sifton's Martial Art of Biscuit Baking
The New York Times food critic goes into the debate over the perfect biscuit.
Lifestyle
Electric Cars Could Help Cook Dinner During a Blackout
Japanese manufacturers are adapting electric cars to be able to power cooking appliances in case of energy emergencies.
Lifestyle
Russia Finally Decides Beer Isn't Soda, Counts as Alcohol
Also, did you have any idea how much the Russians drink?!
Culture
Nordic cuisine on the rise; Can bluefin tuna farms work?
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Culture
Take a (Much, Much) Closer Look at Your Food
A photographer has assembled an eye-opening gallery of food under the microscope.
Culture
The pros and cons of probiotics; a way to save America's bees
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